I can't have feelings for him

“What are you doing here anyway?” Sir Ashton asked me but I don’t know how to answer him. “Hey. Crystal … Hi Bro, what’s going on here?” Thank God Brayden interrupted us.

“Stop touching my shoulder Brayden” I sigh in disbelief when Brayden took my towel and rubbed on his sweaty body. But he just looks at me and throws my towel to my face. Ugh, this jerk!

“Bro, I heard that your business has new launches, congrats dude, ” he even gives little punches to Ashton's chest. I didn’t know they were close, I have never seen Ashton and Brayden that they were together.

“I’m fine man, How’s your restaurant? I will send you the invitation tomorrow and bring the others” Ashton

I was just mesmerized by the view at the park as they were busy talking about their businesses. I just now realize how beautiful the park is.

“Bro let's hang out sometimes, I will inform the others this coming Saturday. You're so successful in your business, give yourself a break, and let’s celebrate it sometimes. You always busy with your business and you no longer attend when the gang meets” Brayden said.

I also notice that. I have never seen Ashton hanging out with his friends most of the time the people he meets are always just business meetings. If it is not a business meeting, he is always with Kate and Megan.

“Sorry man, I promised Megan that I will take her to the mall this coming Saturday” Ashton sigh. “Don’t worry bro, Crystal will take care of Megan, right Crys?” I was suddenly dumbfounded by what Brayden was saying.

“What? Yeah, Sure” I awkwardly answer. “It’s settled then I’ll see you this coming Saturday, bro” after he said he then ran away. Sir Ashton and I were left alone. I was nervous about what would happen since we were the only two left in the park.

“So, you live here around?” he broke the silence.

We just talked while walking until we reached the gate of my house. He is so different now, the way he talks to me, the way he smiles, is he trying to seduce me? oh my god, what am I thinking? I just shrugged and looked at him.

“You’re changing the topic, Faye,” he said while looking at the big mansion in front of us. “This is my parent's house, this is where I grew up. My parents are not here, they moved to Canada because most of our business is based there. I live here alone, I mean with Nana Sally, who look after me and maids” I explain.

“You’re rich, why to bother working for my company just to become a secretary when you can afford everything?” he said while frowning. “Just tell me if you don’t want me anymore, Sir Ashton so I can find another job, ” I said while rolling my eyeballs. This is my first time talking to Sir in this kind of bitchy attitude of mine.

I thought he would be disappointed, but then, I heard him chuckle. That makes him hotter than the sun, What the heck! Did I just say he’s hot? Hell no.

After our long conversation, I quickly take a shower then eat my breakfast. I decided to use my Lamborghini Veneno that cost $4.5M. This was my mom and dad's gift when I turned 22. I’m going to bring my baby for the first time in the BLOOMING FURNACE JEWELRY.

While waiting for the traffic light I saw a message from Sir Ashton.

“You signed a contract and you will pay the penalty if you will terminate the contract,” he said in the text.

He’s so grumpy. “As you said, I’m rich so how sure are you that I can’t afford the penalty?” I replied to him back with a big smile.

When I arrived at the company, I saw Sir Ashton at the entrance looking like he’s waiting for someone. So I park the car not far from the entrance. Then I saw him looking at his phone, then my phone suddenly rang.

“Where the hell are you Crystal Faye Conception?” I almost laughed when I heard his cold baritone voice. “I told you, sir, I am resigning” I smile when I saw how he kicked the glass wall outside the entrance.

“Don’t you dare Faye” I heard him gritted his teeth? It was already past eight and Faye knew that his boss must be waiting for her right now. With a sigh, She got out of the car she just parked at their entrance.

Standing in front of the entrance, Faye hesitated for a moment, asking herself one last time if this is the best thing to do. Letting her boss know everything about who she was. Shaking her head to push the negative thoughts out of her mind, she walks towards her boss with a smile.

She was right, Ashton was waiting for her. His hair is a mess, but yet looks hot, the scent of his body smells so good. “Hi Sir, What are you doing here outside? Are you waiting for someone?” I chuckled.

He said we were going to a meeting so he waited for me outside. He took my car key so I let him drive my baby.

We arrived at BLOOMING GLOW and I didn’t expect it. Ashton had already pulled into the parking so I got out and opened the door for him.

A few minutes later, my Uncle pulled the door to the conference room where the meeting will be held. I just wink at him to let him know not to do anything and I think he got it because he just continued walking till he reached our area.

“Sorry for letting you wait Mr. Salazar. I am James Sandoval the Co-Owner of the BEAUTY GLOW, the CEO can’t attend to us right now because she’s busy I hope you understand” my uncle explain then look at me.

The meeting started, they’ve been talking about merging both companies to grow more. The excitement that was coursing through her veins was unbelievable. She saw how hard-working her boss is, so she’s very confident that this meeting went well.

Ashton smiled “So have you considered my offer Mr. Sandoval?”

“About that, I’m still reaching Mrs. and Mr. Conception but I would like to know more about your products so I have an idea how it works.” Ashton stood up and shook my uncle's hand “No problem Mr. Sandoval, you're welcome to visit my company anytime.”

“Thank you for coming all the way here Mr. Salazar aside from your busy schedule,” my uncle said. “It’s my pleasure, Mr. Sandoval, you can call me anytime” Ashton.

On our way to the BLOOMING FURNACE COMPANY, Ashton pulled the car into the parking garage of Brayden Restaurant.

“ Let’s grab lunch first before going back to the office”. He got out and opened a door for me. Wow, this is my first time seeing my boss being a gentleman. I mean he’s always a gentleman this is my first time seeing him open a door for me.

My phone rang, my boss looked at my phone and he understood it so he entered first in the restaurant.

"Hey, what's up?" I shrugged my head. "Where are you now Crystal?, Your Mommy and I are getting older.

"You have to be the heir that you are and do your responsibilities in this family!" Daddy and I are always like this every time he calls me. He's always pressuring me about inheriting our family business.

"Dad, here we go again. How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not yet ready?" I sigh.

"You always say that Crystal, when will you be ready? After your Mom and I died?." Dad said sarcastically.

"Not now dad, I will call you later, I'm busy for the moment," I said and hung up the phone.

I entered Brayden's restaurant, I saw my boss near the glass wall sitting while busy checking his phone.